Re: Specific Replacement iOS Calendar App Question

Originally Posted by Fausty82

Really, for what I use it for, that is the ONLY deficiency that I see. Perhaps it uses/requires an API that Apple has not made available... but it sure would be nice.

It must be available because not too long ago, I had WeekCal and that has the option to either have the date badge OR the number of appts for that day on the icon itself showing in the top right circle. SO I wonder if the dev just didn't put it in ??

I plan on sending a nice email to the dev anyway on how much I like this app (yes, I do corny things like that lol) and within it I'm going to suggest for a future update if they could either have the icon reflect the day like the native cal does, OR have the badge to do so

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Specific Replacement iOS Calendar App Question

I don't want the date as a badge, I'd much prefer the icon changed. For a badge I like how Calendars shows how many appointments and/or tasks (though the badge only updates when you open the app which is not good)

Re: Specific Replacement iOS Calendar App Question

Originally Posted by Pink

It must be available because not too long ago, I had WeekCal and that has the option to either have the date badge OR the number of appts for that day on the icon itself showing in the top right circle. SO I wonder if the dev just didn't put it in ??

I plan on sending a nice email to the dev anyway on how much I like this app (yes, I do corny things like that lol) and within it I'm going to suggest for a future update if they could either have the icon reflect the day like the native cal does, OR have the badge to do so

It’s not the same thing... it uses the badging process to put the date in the badge bubble... but I’d prefer the date to appear large like on the Apple calendar app.

It would be great to have it configurable. The OS X version has the date on the toolbar icon but you can configure it to show DATE only; DATE and MONTH or DATE and DAY.

Re: Specific Replacement iOS Calendar App Question

I don't understand the fascination with Week Cal... I think it's hideous, and much prefer Calendars look and feel.
One thing I read in the comments about Fantastical here in the review on iMore is that Fantastical doesn't have its own notifications but rather uses the native cal. This is a bit of a letdown to replace the built-in calendar (much like was mentioned above). I have my native cal notifications disabled because Calendars has its own. Thought maybe this would replace that but guess I'll continue to need both until notifications are enabled for Fantastical. If I get a notification, I'd like it to go to Fantastical if that's what I'm using, rather than the native calendar.

Specific Replacement iOS Calendar App Question

Originally Posted by robertk328

I don't understand the fascination with Week Cal... I think it's hideous, and much prefer Calendars look and feel.
One thing I read in the comments about Fantastical here in the review on iMore is that Fantastical doesn't have its own notifications but rather uses the native cal. This is a bit of a letdown to replace the built-in calendar (much like was mentioned above). I have my native cal notifications disabled because Calendars has its own. Thought maybe this would replace that but guess I'll continue to need both until notifications are enabled for Fantastical. If I get a notification, I'd like it to go to Fantastical if that's what I'm using, rather than the native calendar.

I use my calendar so much during the day, that not having notifications doesn't bother me. I view it several times and have a good feel for my day.

Color coding on Week Cal made it 'more fun' to look at and the agenda view was a huge bonus for me.

Now with Fantastical, I love the week view and ease of switching to the month view. The color scheme is great and it's ease of entering appts, speed and overall display have made this app replace Week Cal on my homescreen! . And it's nice to have an app on my homescreen now without a red badge! lol

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Re: Specific Replacement iOS Calendar App Question

I use NeverLate for mobile scheduling. I use a few calendars (Gmail, Exchange) for different categories of events and I like that NeverLate integrates all of them. My favorite feature is that contacts relevant for the event don't have to be in my addressbook. They can also be on LinkedIn or in the notes of the event. NeverLate recognizes names and searches for contact data in all available sources. Another big advantage is that I can use my terms for locations. For instance I have shortcuts for every location I visit frequently. After using NeverLate for a few weeks it had learned almost all of these locations and associated them with the terms I use for them. This saves me a lot of time when entering the event details into my calendar. It's a small company and the product is fairly new. Every week they keep adding functionality. I give them feedback once in a while to make sure, my requirements are met.

Specific Replacement iOS Calendar App Question

Update: while I love Fantastical and also Week Cal...I broke down and picked up miCal today. Love the layout and many views, weather incorporated on dashboard is a great plus and I'm trying out the tasks addon feature (free for a week) and its really doing what I had wanted as far as tasks on my calendar screen!

I will probably switch between this and Fantastical periodically, but for now with my work needs atm, miCal is a keeper!

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Specific Replacement iOS Calendar App Question

Originally Posted by seashell93

Update: while I love Fantastical and also Week Cal...I broke down and picked up miCal today. Love the layout and many views, weather incorporated on dashboard is a great plus and I'm trying out the tasks addon feature (free for a week) and its really doing what I had wanted as far as tasks on my calendar screen!

I will probably switch between this and Fantastical periodically, but for now with my work needs atm, miCal is a keeper!

That's the beauty of choice, my friend......It provides you with greater chances to find what best suits the individual. Enjoy your new app, my friend.